Solar Energy

Question 1 of 12

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When converted to thermal energy, solar energy can be used to

Select one or more of the following:

Heat fluids
Heat water
Heat spaces
Create greenhouse gases

Explanation

Question 2 of 12

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Solar thermal/electric power plants generate electricity by concentrating solar energy to heat a ( fluid, generator, solar panel ) and produce ( steam, radiation ) that is then used to power a generator.

Explanation

Question 3 of 12

1

Solar energy systems do not produce air pollutants or carbon dioxide.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 4 of 12

1

When located on buildings, solar energy systems have minimal impact on the environment.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 5 of 12

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The first practical PV cell was developed in ( 1954, 2016, 1754 ) by Bell Telephone researchers who were examining the sensitivity of a properly prepared ( silicon, titanium, coal ) wafer to sunlight.

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Question 6 of 12

1

In the late 1950s, PV cells were used to power:

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U.S. grid system
U.S. space satellites
Cars

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Question 7 of 12

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Fill the blank space to complete the text.

The sun's light energy can be converted directly into electricity in a single process using .

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Question 8 of 12

1

Photovoltaic (PV) cells are also called solar cells.

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True
False

Explanation

Question 9 of 12

1

PV modules have a working life of:

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1-3 years
20-30 years
None of the above

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Question 10 of 12

1

An "❌" is used to convert the direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC).

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capacitor

transistor

inverter

generator

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Question 11 of 12

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The term "array" refers to the entire generating plant, whether it is made up of one or several thousand modules.

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True
False

Explanation

Question 12 of 12

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Using solar energy does not produce air or water ❌ and does not produce ❌ gases

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power

pollution

artificial

natural

greenhouse

electricity

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A test about solar energy

Solar Energy

Question 1 of 12

When converted to thermal energy, solar energy can be used to

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 2 of 12

Select from the dropdown lists to complete the text.

Solar thermal/electric power plants generate electricity by concentrating solar energy to heat a fluid generator solar panel( fluid, generator, solar panel ) and produce steam radiation( steam, radiation ) that is then used to power a generator.

Explanation

Question 3 of 12

Solar energy systems do not produce air pollutants or carbon dioxide.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 4 of 12

When located on buildings, solar energy systems have minimal impact on the environment.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 5 of 12

Select from the dropdown lists to complete the text.

The first practical PV cell was developed in 1954 2016 1754( 1954, 2016, 1754 ) by Bell Telephone researchers who were examining the sensitivity of a properly prepared silicon titanium coal( silicon, titanium, coal ) wafer to sunlight.

Explanation

Question 6 of 12

In the late 1950s, PV cells were used to power:

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 7 of 12

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

The sun's light energy can be converted directly into electricity in a single process using .

Explanation

Question 8 of 12

Photovoltaic (PV) cells are also called solar cells.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 9 of 12

PV modules have a working life of:

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 10 of 12

An "❌" is used to convert the direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC).

Drag and drop to complete the text.

Explanation

Question 11 of 12

The term "array" refers to the entire generating plant, whether it is made up of one or several thousand modules.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 12 of 12

Using solar energy does not produce air or water ❌ and does not produce ❌ gases

Drag and drop to complete the text.

Explanation

Solar thermal/electric power plants generate electricity by concentrating solar energy to heat a ( fluid, generator, solar panel ) and produce ( steam, radiation ) that is then used to power a generator.

The first practical PV cell was developed in ( 1954, 2016, 1754 ) by Bell Telephone researchers who were examining the sensitivity of a properly prepared ( silicon, titanium, coal ) wafer to sunlight.